While the split between those who want to change the date and those who want to keep it has not changed, those who oppose feel more strongly about it than ever.
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A new survey shows a solidifying of views on the Australia Day date across the country, but young people remain in favour of changing it.
Profits, not social justice, appear to be why the big grocers are dropping support for Australia Day. But creating a distraction when they’re being criticised for high prices is also possible.
Kate Chaney & Michelle Grattan 16.02.2022
This week, Politics with Michelle Grattan features independent MP Kate Chaney. They discuss climate change, integrity, the economy, challenges of the job and more
January 26 brings debate about whether the day of invasion should be celebrated. People seem to ignore it was just the beginning of the oppression of Indigenous peoples.
New research shows how prime ministers typically frame national identity on Australia day: it’s largely male, heterosexual, white and lacking class distinctions.
As the debate around celebrating Australia Day on January 26 continues, new research shows Australians have mixed views of it as a national day.
The current choice of date for Australia Day is symbolic of the country we used to be – not the one we hope to become.
As it becomes ever more entangled in battles over the meaning of our history, Australia Day will find it difficult to foster common belonging and social cohesion.
To finally succeed, the idea of an Indigenous voice to parliament must be argued as one that is fundamentally democratic.
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